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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.36, 37,285.78 and 24,876.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.36, 37,285.78 and 24,876.94 is: 34,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.36 : 37,285.78 = 24,876.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.36/37,285.78 = 24,876.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.36x = 37,285.78 × 24,876.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.36x = 927,556,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,556,111.91/27,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,291.24

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